Floatea tea infuser

Ad Hoc design have produced a floating tea egg. For herbalists and loose tea lovers, this is the gadget for you. The simple design enables you to choose your herbs according to your Ayurvedic Constitution. AdHoc website

Calming Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most popular healing herbs. Thought to calm the nerves and fight free radicals it contains antioxidant flavanoids. One of these, quercertin has powerful anti inflammatory properties helping to soothe the digestive tract. Chamomile is most commonly known as a mild sedative. When taken as a tea in the evening it can be combined with valerian and passion flower leaves to make a satisfying bedtime drink. Four teaspoons of leaves to be added to one cup of boiling water, one teaspoon of honey may be added as it cools. According to Ayurveda honey must never be heated or added to boiling hot drinks because it turns to visham (poison) known as ama in the body and becomes difficult to digest.

Shatarvari (Asparagus racemosus)

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)



This is the Indian species of Asparagus. It is used as a Rasayana (rejuvenative) remedy in Ayurveda. It is a tonic, especially for women. Promotes fertility and reduces menopausal symptoms. Shatavari may also be used for dry coughs and to heal or prevent gastric ulcers, this is due to its guru (heavy) and snigdha (oily) properties.

Its taste (rasa) is sweet and bitter. It is a nutritive tonic for the brain. Its property of balya (strength) gives strength to vata imbalances and weakness. It is also soothing when used as a diuretic. Research indicates Shatavari promotes cellular regenerations, enhances the immune function and increases corticosteroid production. .